Description
Creamy “whipped honeyed jalapeño ricotta” delivers a tangy-sweet symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Smooth ricotta meets spicy jalapeños and golden honey, creating an irresistible spread perfect for adventurous taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 g) whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 fresh jalapeno, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional for brightness)
- Fresh thyme or mint leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a food processor or hand mixer for blending the ricotta into a silky, uniform texture, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate honey into the ricotta, mixing thoroughly to create a harmonious, sweet undertone that balances the cheese’s natural richness.
- Finely mince fresh jalapeno peppers, removing seeds for a milder heat or keeping them for an intense spicy kick.
- Gently fold the chopped jalapenos into the honeyed ricotta, distributing the peppers evenly throughout the creamy mixture.
- Taste the blend and adjust the honey or jalapeno levels to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and heat.
- Transfer the whipped ricotta to a serving bowl, using a spatula to create elegant swirls on the surface.
- For added visual appeal and texture, sprinkle a few finely chopped jalapeno pieces on top as a garnish.
- Chill the ricotta mixture for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set slightly.
- Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or as a versatile spread for various appetizers and snacks.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality ricotta cheese to ensure a luxurious, silky texture that whips beautifully.
- Remove seeds from jalapeños for a milder heat level, perfect for those with sensitive palates or who prefer a gentler spice kick.
- Consider swapping honey with agave nectar or maple syrup for alternative sweetness that complements the creamy ricotta and spicy jalapeños.
- Chill the ricotta mixture briefly before serving to enhance flavor melding and provide a cool, refreshing consistency that’s ideal for spreading on toast or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg